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TRx and happy delusions move in together DT

Two downtown stores focused on independent artists have moved in together. The hope is that by splitting rent…

The Renton Reporter identified the top 10 car-theft hot spots in 2009

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SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: Top 10 hot spots for car theft in Renton

Brad Solly was watching Avatar at The Landing with his two kids when a man stole his Ford…

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RENTON BLOTTER: Gunfire heard on Burnett; bullets found in alley

The following information was compiled from City of Renton Police Reports. Police responded to reports of gunfire at…

Michael Thompson stands guard over his rare 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville at the Return to Renton Car Show July 11.

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Sunny weather draws 4,500 spectators to downtown Renton car show

A fair-weathered afternoon brought about 4,500 spectators to the Return to Renton Car Show on an otherwise quiet…

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Salvation Army raises $50,000 for the hungry

The Renton Salvation Army benefit raised about $50,000 for the food bank and the Renton Community Supper June…

Moonlight Movies starts June 23 and offers five free movies through the summer.

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Free movies in the park coming to Renton, Newcastle

Renton is kicking off its Moonlight Movies in the Park event with River Days July 23. In memory…

Second year students

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Renton High yearbooks mark 100 years of childhood

Yearbooks have become historical tools, but a bad economy puts them at risk.

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Police release name of Kent shooting victim

The Renton Police Department released the name of a man who was shot and killed by Kent police…

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High of 92 in Renton Thursday, weekend forecast

Temperatures reached 92 degrees in Renton Thursday, and today’s forecast is expected to be about the same. The…

Jason and Kara Mirante of Maple Valley found some relief from the heat Thursday afternoon in the Cedar River near Carco Theater. Kara grew up in Renton and they wanted to introduce their son Hayden

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Record high temperatures expected today as heat wave reaches peak; where to beat heat

After temperatures promise to soar into the 90s this week, the National Weather Service posted a heat advisory…

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Renton police investigate Kent shooting that left one dead

Renton police are investigating a Kent shooting after Kent police fatally shot a domestic-violence suspect who had climbed…

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RENTON BLOTTER: Police go undercover to arrest prostitutes

The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports: A Renton sergeant went undercover to arrest…

Ben Remak

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Renton car show brings back memories of cruising, simpler times

If you were looking for fun on a Friday night in the 1960s, the ideal thing to do…

Teja Duggaraju

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Renton library upgrades kick-off KCLS summer reading program

Final upgrades to Renton’s two libraries finished just in time for the summer reading programs this year. “It’s…

Jessica Jimenez

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Where to swim in Renton this summer

After a long and cold “Juneuary,” the temperatures are picking up and so are visits to Renton’s public…

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Renton car show to mark its 20th

The Return to Renton Car Show is planning to take over downtown to celebrate its 20th anniversary July…

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RENTON BLOTTER: Man lured by four women before robbed

The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports: A man was beaten and robbed by…

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Lindbergh swimming pool is saved

The Lindbergh High School Pool is saved, at least for now. “This effort clearly shows that when a…

The band Montucky is scheduled to perform at the Upper Room in Renton July 9.

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Renton local music lineup for July

July’s music calendar happens to have all free shows. The Upper Room 817 S. Third St., Renton, second…

Birthday girl Tamara Carter

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Woman gives her birthday party to volunteer at a Renton park

One Renton woman decided to turn her birthday into a work party, shoveling bark, instead of cake, at…